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Definition: While most defamation is a civil matter, Florida law criminalizes certain forms of defamation including false reports of crimes, threatening letters, and written threats. True statements are an absolute defense.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: Common Law / 1st Amendment · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Criminal Defamation in Florida
While most defamation is a civil matter, Florida law criminalizes certain forms of defamation including false reports of crimes, threatening letters, and written threats. True statements are an absolute defense.
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